There are mutl… Read Full Bio ↴For the Baltimore punk/hardcore band, see Angel Du$t.
There are mutliple artists with this name:
1. Angel Dust (originally Angeldust, not to be confused with many other less successful/lasting bands of the same name) are a power metal/ Speed Thrash Metal band originating from Dortmund, Germany that started off as a typical garage band. Taking their name from a song title off the black metal band Venom's debut album Welcome To Hell, Angel Dust was founded in 1984. Their style was initially heavily influenced by the NWOBHM metal scene and the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They soon found their niche in the speed and thrash metal styles which were widely popular at the time. The 1980s would see two releases from the band: 1986's Into the Dark Past and 1988's To Dust You Will Decay. They proceeded to disband in 1990 because of internal conflicts.
Although all members had gone their separate ways, founding member Frank Banx had no desire to let the Angel Dust name die. Around 1998 Banx, and original drummer Dirk Assmuth, gathered a completely new lineup (including Frank Banx' younger brother Steven Banx on keyboards) to start from scratch. This reincarnation would handle music very differently, shifting dramatically towards power metal, and would consequently gain a solid reputation in Europe.
After releasing a few succesful albums in the late 90s and early 2000s, a series of line-up changes siginificantly reduced the band's activities. They are however still active, and have "entered the studio (in March of 2006) to record the long awaited successor from Of Human Bondage."
The band's first two albums are now some of the rarest Metal collectibles in the world. They were reissued unofficially in very limited quantities in late 2002-2003. The reissues have no label or copyright info and have two bonus tracks each.
Dirk Assmuth's sister Anja plays drums in power metal band called Duke.
2. Angel Dust is Kenny Rakentine's Abstract Sound Art/Drone/Noise Project from Pittsburgh
3. Angel Dust was a Heavy metal band from Italy.
4. Angel Dust was a Power/ thrash band from Holland. They changed their name to Asgard]
5. Angel Dust was a French Heavy metal band in the mid 80's.
6. Angel Dust is a ambient electronic experimental drone sound artist from Pittsburgh
Behind The Mirror
Angel Dust Lyrics
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Dreamin' dawn turns to dusk
Dwarves and fairies dance on my grave
There's a door to - wonderland
Fires, see fires darken the night
Brightness, dark brightness
Trapped in a hot air balloon
I can't believe it
But I believe it's true
There's a shark
Climbing through' my heart
Stars shine when the moon heat
Cools my thoughts
The still of the night is so noisy
All faked or true
Tell me, what I will see
Is there a new world
To be found, behind the mirror
Wake up, open me eyes
Light a cigarette and smoke
Smell the taste of coffee
Am I back to wonderland?
The lyrics in Angel Dust's song Behind The Mirror describe a surreal experience where the singer is between the realms of wakefulness and sleep. They see visions of dwarves, fairies, and a door leading to wonderland. The imagery of fires and darkness create a sense of danger and uncertainty, as if the singer is trapped in a hot air balloon floating above the chaos below. The line "I can't believe it, but I believe it's true" suggests that the singer is struggling to grasp the reality of their situation.
The theme of duality is present throughout the song, as the singer questions what is fake or true, and wonders if there is a new world to be found behind the mirror. The line "there's a shark climbing through my heart" is particularly striking, as it can be interpreted in multiple ways - either as a physical sensation of anxiety and fear, or as a metaphor for someone or something causing emotional harm.
Overall, the lyrics of Behind The Mirror invite the listener to explore the border between the conscious and unconscious mind, between reality and fantasy, and between the self and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Visions, I'm not awake, nor do I sleep
I am experiencing something beyond reality because I am neither fully awake nor asleep
Dreamin' dawn turns to dusk
My dreams continue even as time passes
Dwarves and fairies dance on my grave
I am visited by mythical creatures even in death
There's a door to - wonderland
There is a portal to an alternate reality or fantastical world
Fires, see fires darken the night
I am witnessing destruction and chaos in the world around me
Brightness, dark brightness
There is something beautiful in the midst of the darkness
Trapped in a hot air balloon
I feel stuck and unable to escape my circumstances
I can't believe it
I am in disbelief about what I am experiencing
But I believe it's true
Despite my disbelief, I know that what I am experiencing is real
There's a shark
There is something dangerous and threatening inside of me
Climbing through' my heart
This dangerous thing is infiltrating my emotions and feelings
Stars shine when the moon heat
Beauty and warmth can coexist in the world
Cools my thoughts
The beauty and warmth help me find peace and clarity in my mind
The still of the night is so noisy
Even in moments of peace and quiet, there is chaos and noise in my mind
All faked or true
I am unsure of what is real or what is fabricated
Tell me, what I will see
I am asking for guidance and clarity
Is there a new world
I am searching for a new and better reality
To be found, behind the mirror
I believe that this new reality can be found in a different dimension or perspective
Wake up, open me eyes
I am trying to awaken to a new reality
Light a cigarette and smoke
I am trying to ground myself and find a sense of calm
Smell the taste of coffee
I am seeking comfort and familiarity
Am I back to wonderland?
I am questioning whether my reality has shifted once again
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